Supplier Quality Engineer

Precinmac • Indianapolis, IN

65d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer is the focal point between MTM and suppliers. They are responsible for supplier development, supporting procurement and supplier performance improvements. Performs supplier audits, source inspections and supplier performance analysis activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, engineering and/or supplier quality with a significant period spent dealing with supplier quality issues.
• Previous experience in a high mix low volume manufacturing environment
• Thorough knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 standards, Six Sigma, NPI and Lean concepts
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Adept at problem solving / root cause analysis
• Sound knowledge of quality and manufacturing processes with an emphasis on fabrication and machining
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
• Proven project management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency to resolve issues
• Able to work independently
• Able to develop solid working relationships with suppliers and internal team
• High attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• ASQ quality certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor, track and report supplier performance internally and to suppliers,
• Define and react to problems concerning supplier quality and delivery,
• Lead RC/CA (root cause / corrective action) activities with suppliers,
• Lead continuous improvement activities with suppliers,
• Provide supplier training when necessary,
• Conduct supplier audits and issue reports detailing audit findings and observations,
• Follow-up on corrective and preventive actions related to supplier audit findings, nonconforming product and/or overall supplier performance to ensure effective resolutions and timely closure,
• Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with suppliers and internal departments such as supply chain, engineering, manufacturing and quality,
• Travel to suppliers for new product introductions, audits, continuous improvement activities or first article inspection as needed (50%),
• Assist engineering in supply chain risk assessment and mitigation,
• Assist supply chain in the consolidation of existing suppliers and recommendation of suppliers for purchase order award.

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits including three health insurance plan options - with a base plan option requiring ZERO employee paid premium.
• Dental and vision plans have very reasonable employee premiums.
• Participants in our health insurance have the onsite clinic available at no additional charge for medical services.
• All employees can access the mental health services provided in the clinic,
• For HDHP health insurance options, we contribute to your health savings account (HSA) and offer other flexible spending account (FSA) options.
• We support your retirement goals with a 401k company match.
• In addition to work schedule options we provide immediate Paid Time Off (PTO) availability and 10 paid Holidays,
• Along with in house training programs, we offer educational assistance for coursework that will support your career growth at Major Tool,
• We care about the health of our employees and provide a tobacco free facility, onsite fitness center and wellness events, short and long term disability and life insurance coverage fully paid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior